Find Fred

Join the revolution: New site attracting more than 65,000 men searching for “the one” online

In a city of millions, it may be hard for a gay man to meet Mr. Right, let alone find him amongst the thousands of single city dwellers and club goers. While the Internet has made it easy for straight singles to meet by directing more than 300 million people nationwide to the online dating world, there hasn’t been a personality-driven, holistic matchmaking site to help single gay men meet other single gay men– until now.

Join the revolution: New site attracting more than 65,000 men searching for “the one” online

In a city of millions, it may be hard for a gay man to meet Mr. Right, let alone find him amongst the thousands of single city dwellers and club goers. While the Internet has made it easy for straight singles to meet by directing more than 300 million people nationwide to the online dating world, there hasn’t been a personality-driven, holistic matchmaking site to help single gay men meet other single gay men– until now.

Meet Fred.

Just two months after its initial launch, more than 65,000 men have joined FindFred.com. And with the creation of sites like FindFred.com, the M4M online community is turning away from match-making sites that used to be hook-up buddy finders and is turning to search tools that can help you find that guy you’ve been waiting for your whole life.

Unlike many dating Web sites, FindFred.com matches its users based on a visual profile allowing them to pick their turn-ons. The site is designed to foster friendships through cutting-edge technology that has (finally) made online dating fun and just for the LGBT community.

“Gay dating is fun on our website,” said Lahoti. “We have a great team behind the site and we respond to each member personally. Our clients love our accessibility and the fact that we are a global brand. Our growth has come largely from member referrals, making us very grassroots. We are fortunate to have such a great gay community in North America.”

Take it from Mark Harrison, a member of FindFred. FindFred allows users like Mark to find a match on a more intimate level than ever before.

“FindFred is really simple to use,” Harrison said. “I log-on and get to profiles right away. And there are so many men online already. All my friends are buzzing about it. A lot of my friends who are dating someone have joined because you can find friends on here too. It’s classy! I also really like the charity component. We need companies fighting for us right now. This site will be around for a long time.”

Basic membership is free on FindFred.com and covers all functions including email and chat. Premium memberships that allow advanced functions and additional picture uploads are also available (with no contracts), for $5 each month.

Finding Love for Charity.

Ten percent of all revenue (mainly from advertisers) will be donated back to charities including AIDS organizations, equality and advocacy groups and gay performing arts groups. FindFred members are able to nominate organizations they think need the support. The creators behind FindFred.com have already given more than $1 million to LGBT causes throughout the past two decades.

“Our philosophy is that companies catering to the LGBT community need to give back to the LGBT community,” said Lahoti.

Though the site does make it easier (and worthwhile) for gay men to meet, FindFred is designed to get you out there, in person, with that special someone you meet online.

“Chemistry happens live,” Lahoti said. “FindFred is designed to help you get that first date. Join the revolution. You never know who you’re going to find.”